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Basic Chemistry I

Code: 105032
Credits: 8
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Chemistry FB 1

Contact lecturer

Name :
Gregori Ujaque Perez
Email :
gregori.ujaque@uab.cat

Teaching staff

Gregori Ujaque Perez
Arnau Carne Sanchez

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

There are no official prerequisites. However, at the beginning of the course, students must
know the fundamental concepts corresponding to the Chemistry courses in High School: formulation, stoichiometry, atomic structure and bonding, thermodynamics and ionic equilibria (acid-base,
precipitation and redox). 

Objectives

The main objective of the subject is double. The first objective of this introductory course is to homogenize the level of the students, in all the aspects of knowledge that are part of Chemistry courses of 
pre-university studies. Based on this knowledge, the second objective is to provide the student with the necessary tools for a correct understanding of the chemical courses of the second year.
In particular and among other knowledge, the course must provide
security to the student in complex stoichiometric calculations and the formulation and nomenclature of the most important
chemical compounds; qualitative knowledge of the structure of the atom and the types of bonds present in molecules, liquids and solids, as well as the periodic properties of the elements, and
knowledge of the most important organic functional groups and the types of isomerism they show.

Learning outcomes

  • CM01 (Interpret data obtained from experiments or models to propose solutions to problems in the field of general chemistry.) Interpret data obtained from experiments or models to propose solutions to problems in the field of general chemistry.
  • CM03 (Work autonomously in the field of chemistry, integrating knowledge and skills for problem solving, preparing laboratory protocols and delivering exercises and reports.) Work autonomously in the field of chemistry, integrating knowledge and skills for problem solving, preparing laboratory protocols and delivering exercises and reports.
  • KM01 (Relate the structure of the atom, chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, and states of aggregation to the properties of matter.) Relate the structure of the atom, chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, and states of aggregation to the properties of matter.
  • KM02 (Identify concepts, principles and theories in the field of thermochemistry, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry.) Identify concepts, principles and theories in the field of thermochemistry, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry.
  • SM01 (Accurately use the terminology of chemical compounds, chemical equations and magnitudes of chemistry.) Accurately use the terminology of chemical compounds, chemical equations and magnitudes of chemistry.
  • SM02 (Determine the properties of elements and simple molecules by applying Lewis’ theories, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital theory.) Determine the properties of elements and simple molecules by applying Lewis’ theories, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital theory.
  • SM03 (Correctly perform calculations on simple chemical reactions from a thermodynamic and perspective to predict their evolution.) Correctly perform calculations on simple chemical reactions from a thermodynamic and perspective to predict their evolution.

Contents


PART I. Matter, compounds and chemical reactions

Chapter 1. Matter and chemical compounds
Chapter 2. Introduction to chemical reactions
Chapter 3. Gases

PART II. Atomic structure and bonding
Chapter 4. Atomic structure
Chapter 5. The periodic table
Chapter 6. Chemical bonding
Chapter 7. Bonding in solids and liquids

Unless the requirements enforced by the health authorities demand a prioritization or reduction of these contents.

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Exercice lessons 20 0.8
Study 106 4.24
Theoretical lessons 48 1.92
The course Fonaments de Química I consists of two types of supervised activities, the theoretical sessions andthe excercise sessions, which are distributed throughout the course in an approximate ratio of 2.5 to 1.Theoretical sessions. Through the teacher's expositions the student must acquire the knowledge
of the subject and complement it with his/her personal study with the help of the materials thatteachers have provided through the Campus Virtual/Teams and the recommended bibliography. Thetheoretical sessions will be open to the participation of the students, who will be able to ask the lecturer
the questions and clarifications that they deem necessary.Excercise sessions. The objective of this supervised activity is to solve problems and issues that havehave been previously raised to students through the Campus Virtual and were asked to be resolvedpreviously, in group or individually. We aim to stimulate the participation of students in the discussion of alternatives to solve theproblems, taking advantage of it to consolidate the knowledge acquired during the theoretical sessions
and during their personal study.

The proposed teaching methodology may experience some modifications depending on the restrictions to face-to-face activities enforced by health authorities.
Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Exams 80 6 0.24 CM01, CM03, KM01, KM02, SM01, SM02, SM03
Continuous work 20 20 0.8 CM01, CM03, KM01, KM02, SM01, SM02, SM03

Student evaluation will have two options: continuous evaluation and single evalulation.



OPTION A: Continuous Evaluation (this is the default option)


It will be done through several evaluation tests:


  • Written exams:


There will be two partial exams throughout the course, one in the middle and the other at the end of the semester. Each of these exams will have a weight of 40% on the final mark (with a total of 80%). To be able to average the grade for each exam the mark must be ≥ 4.0.


  • Continued work:


Student evidences will be collected throughout the course (problems solved, individually or in groups, self-assessments on the Virtual Campus, short tests in class, etc.). These activities cannot be recovered unless the student provides a greater justification with the corresponding official documentation. This activity will have a weight of 20% of the grade.


Subject grade = Average grade of the partial tests (80%) + continuous work grade (20%)




Option B: Single Evaluation


Students who have accepted the single assessment modality will have to take a final test which will consist of an examination of the entire theoretical syllabus and problems of the subject. This test will be carried out on the day on which the students of the continuous assessment take the second part exam. The student's qualification will be:


Grade of the subject = Grade of the final test




Both for option A and B, the subject is passed with a 5. If the final grade does not reach 5, the student has another opportunity to pass the subject through the make-up exam that will be held on the date set by the degree coordination.


For this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted solely for support tasks, such as literature and information searches, text proofreading, translations, and similar activities, and only when explicitly authorized by the instructor; their use is never permitted in written examinations. Students must clearly identify any parts generated with AI technologies, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced both the process and the final outcome of the activity. Failure to disclose the use of AI in any assessed activity will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or complete penalty in the activity grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.


Not assessable:


The subject will be graded as \"Not assessable\" when: a) the student has not taken any of the partial and the final exams of the subject, or b) has delivered less than three activities of the Continued avaluation. If you have opted for the single assessment if you do not take the final test.


The commission of any irregularity in an assessment activity (academic fraud, plagiarism, or misuse of AI, unless such use is expressly authorized in the teaching guide) that could lead to a variation in the grade will result in that activity being graded as a 0. In the event that the teaching guide stipulates that obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment activity is an essential requirement to pass the course, or if multiple irregularities occur in the assessment activities of the same course, the final grade for that course will be 0. Aside from this, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against the student who commits any of these irregularities.

Bibliography

Textbooks:


- Petrucci, Ralph H. (2017). Química general : principios y aplicaciones modernas. (11ª ed.) Pearson Educación

Disponible en línia

- Petrucci, Ralph H. [i altres]. (2023). Petrucci's general chemistry : principles and modern applications. (12th ed.) Pearson Education Limited

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca

- Petrucci, Ralph H. [i altres]. (2023). Petrucci's general chemistry : principles and modern applications. (12th ed.) Pearson Education Limited

Disponible en línia

- Petrucci, Ralph H. [i altres]. (2017). Química general : principios y aplicaciones modernas. (11ª ed.) Pearson Prentice Hall

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca

- Atkins, P. W. (2023). Chemical principles : the quest for insight. (8th ed.) Macmillan Learning

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca

- Atkins, P. W. & Jones Loretta. (2012). Principios de química : los caminos del descubrimiento. (5ª ed.) Editorial Médica Panamericana

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca

- Overby, Jason. (2025). Química de Chang. (15ª ed.) McGraw Hill

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca

- Overby, Jason & Chang, Raymond. (2022). Chemistry. (14th ed.) McGraw-Hill

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca

- Tro, Nivaldo J. (2021). Chemistry : a molecular approach. (5th ed.) Pearson

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca

- Tro, Nivaldo J. (2021). Principles of chemistry : a molecular approach. (4th ed.) Pearson

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca


Chemial Nomenclature:

Brief IUPAC guides translated to catalan (web de la Societat Catalana de Química, SCQ):


- Guia breu de la nomenclatura de química orgànica (IUPAC).

Institut d'Estudis Catalans / Societat Catalana de Química

Disponible en línia

- Guia breu de la nomenclatura de química inorgànica (IUPAC).

Institut d'Estudis Catalans / Societat Catalana de Qumica

Disponible en línia

- Guia breu de la nomenclatura de polímers (IUPAC).

Institut d'Estudis Catalans / Societat Catalana de Química

Disponible en línia


Other nomenclature guides:

- Peterson, W. R. (2011). Introducción a la nomenclatura de las sustancias químicas. (2ª ed.) Reverté

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca

- Sales i Cabré, Joaquim & Vilarrasa i Llorens, Jaume. (2003). Introducció a la nomenclatura química : inorgànica i orgànica. (5ª ed.) Reverté

Disponible en paper a la biblioteca


Software

The course does not imply the mandatory use of any specific software.

Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(TE) Theory 1 Catalan first semester morning-mixed
(PAUL) Classroom practices 1 Catalan first semester morning-mixed
(TE) Theory 2 Catalan first semester afternoon
(PAUL) Classroom practices 2 Catalan first semester morning-mixed
(PAUL) Classroom practices 3 Catalan first semester afternoon
(PAUL) Classroom practices 4 Catalan first semester afternoon